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Dennis Decker

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Dennis Decker

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HARLEM HIDEAWAY GARDEN APARTMENT

Overview

Apartment With Patio, 1 Bedroom With Convertible Bed (Sleeps 4)

The Garden Apartment was expertly renovated by an award winning designer, and features a large bedroom and an exceptional vintage bathroom, wood floors, decorative fireplace in the living room, lighting fixtures on dimmers, two ceiling fans and original wood details. It has a color video intercom to the front door of the building. The windows north and south provide refreshing cross-ventilation. There is a 2 unit wall mounted air conditioner/heater in the apartment (bedroom and living room). It is heated by original radiators in the winter. Free WiFi.

The apartment is quite private with a separate outside entrance with its own outside light. There is an interior hall rack for bags and coats. Lending umbrellas are available for when it rains.

The living room looks south with two windows south through a beautiful tree to the quiet street life below. Internal wood shutters provide privacy. The living room is furnished with a sofabed, a side table, a 46' wall-mount LED flat screen TV, a dining table and 4 chairs. It has a radio iPod loaded with an iPod with a Harlem Hideaway jazz/blues play list. The shelving unit contains a library of interesting and unique books. The original 120 year old drawer cabinet separates the kitchen from the dining/living room area. There is plenty of room in the drawers to use it as a dresser if the living room as used as additional sleeping area. There is a 3 speed fan in with a dimmer light in the living room area and a dining table with 4 chairs and an adjustable dimmer light above the dining room table.

Opening onto the living room you will find the open kitchen equipped with a deep sink with rinsing spout, a garbage disposal, a modern 4 burner gas stove with oven, a double door refrigerator with bottom freezer and an icemaker, a built-in microwave/fan, toaster, a knife set, a dishwasher (with detergent) and all necessary cookware and utensils as well as a coffee maker, coffee and tea. The surfaces are high end stone/conglomerate. There are plenty of plugs and under counter lighting. There is a slide-out garbage/ recycle cabinet. The cabinets are all wood finished and backsplashes 100 year old subway tile.

The all white full bathroom has a vintage claw foot bathtub with shower fixture, shampoo and body soap, towels, extra toilet paper, a built-in cabinet, vintage sink, hair dryer, outlets, and a vintage art deco lit medicine cabinet with hairspray. It also has an exhaust fan. The wainscoting is clear glass subway tiles. The floor is all original 120 year old original tiles. There is even a dimmer for the retro light fixture. All fixtures are chrome.

The hall to the bedroom has a closet stocked with cleaning items.

The large bedroom facing north to the beautiful private patio of the brownstone has a walk-n closet with a washer/dryer and a full length mirror on the door. The bedroom has sliding screened glass doors with a view of a very quiet, peaceful deck area. There are sheer curtains for privacy as well as an electric bar gate which lowers and raises at the touch of a button. The bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed with adjustable individual reading lights, a radio/iPod player with jazz/blues playlist on iPod, a bedside table and a vintage chest of drawers. Above the bedroom door is a transom to allow airflow while the door is shut. Since the bedroom faces the back, it is furthest away from any street noise.

The private outside plank terrace is perfect for casual dining, cocktails or coffee. There is a charming adjustable striped extension wall awning for your use as well, in case of rain. Beyond the private terrace is a beautiful backyard area paved in cobblestones with secured benches and attractive plantings. Huge birch trees shade the area as well as provide privacy. A barbeque is also available for outdoor cooking.

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About Dennis Decker

An enthusiastic New York and Harlem resident, always ready to give the inside scoop and recommendations on Harlem or NYC. Very involved in the neighborhood. Designer and partner of Harlem Shake, the popular local restaurant. A product, landscape and interior designer with numerous awards and items in national museums. In fact, the building has also been published in several magazines and appeared in films. A world traveller, as I flew for Pan Am for over 7 years.

Dennis Decker purchased this apartment in 2000

Why Dennis Decker chose Harlem

This building is typical of the historic neighborhood. I was impressed that it still retained so much of its original form and material. However, I was very impressed by the atmosphere of the block, with friendly, open and involved neighbors.

What makes this apartment unique

The quiet friendly tree-lined street, proximity to express subway- only 4 stops to Times Square, closeness to neighborhood coffee shop and historic park, as well as the 125 St. corridor and Central Park.

I actually love sitting on the front stoop while having a coffee or a glass of wine. I love seeing the relaxed street life going by, and being a part of it. Since my block is dominated by private brownstones, rather than apartment buildings, it has a friendlier, small town feeling than most other neighborhoods.

Reviews

4.8

based on 15 holidaymaker reviews

The brilliant Harlem Hideaway

4
of 5

We had an amazing stay at the Harlem Hideaway. This is a brilliant place to stay for families who want plenty of space but quick access to everything Manhattan offers. Dennis is awesome and ensured our stay was enjoyable. We will be back

Beautiful flat in a great location!

5
of 5

We had a great stay! The flat was spacious and beautifully renovated. Dennis answered all my emailed questions so promptly prior to our visit and was very welcoming at our arrival. The flat was close to the subway, coffee shops , and groceries. The neighborhood was charming and we felt very safe walking about. We plan to stay there again for our next visit to NYC!

Review Submitted: Nov 29, 2014

Date of Stay: Nov 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Cheryl. Having guests like you just make my wonderful job even better. I'm glad street parking worked out well. I hope you return soon!

Easy in New York!

5
of 5

Excellent stay with a hospitable host and great accommodation. The area itself (Harlem) is quiet,interesting in a racial mix perspective, and seems to be quite safe. It has access to good restaurants and general facilities, public transport to downtown Manhattan is relatively easy, inexpensive and, outside of peak business hours, quick.

Your host (Dennis) gives good advice as to the area and what it has to offer.

Fantastic Stay!!!

4
of 5

We had a fantastic stay in this spacious apartment. We enjoyed having coffee and breakfast outside the courtyard. Dennis made it very accommodating and he provided everything we needed. Definitely go back in the future.

beautifull appartment and great location

5
of 5

Great location, quiet, safe and just minutes away from any place within Manhatan. Wanderfull building, a hundred years old and as cozy and wellcoming than new!!!! Great hosts, kind and helpfull in every detail. We had a great vacation at the Big Apple !!!!

Location

Nearest Airport

7
Miles

La Guardia Airport

Nearest Barpub

70
Metres

Barawine

Nearest Train

0.5
Miles

Metro North

Nearest Restaurant

50
Metres

Cafe Latte

Car: not necessary

Harlem Hideaway is on West 119th Street in Harlem, New York City. Marcus Garvey Park is just over a block away, with a public swimming pool, and the famed Central Park is only 9 blocks south of this rental. There is a grocery store and laundromat within 2 blocks, and the nearby Lenox Avenue offers a variety of restaurants and convenience stores. Also on Lenox Avenue, you will find Harlem Shake and the Red Rooster Restaurant, staples of Harlem. The West 125th Street shopping corridor includes Apolloo Theater, Studio Museum of Harlem and major stores, such as H & M and Marshall’s, and on Frederick Douglass Avenue you will find restaurant row.

Public transportation is convenient with the 2/3 subway station just over 3 blocks away, offering both express and local train service. The A/B/C line is also nearby, about 4 blocks away.

Additional pricing information

Cleaning fee

$65

Refundable Damage Deposit

$100

* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (USD), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Facilities

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday apartment in Harlem in Manhattan

Property Type:

apartment

floor 1

Meals:

Self-catering

Floor Area:

990 sq. ft.

Theme:

Away From It All

Family

Historic

Romantic

Tourist Attractions

General:

Air Conditioning ...

Clothes Dryer ...

Fireplace ...

Hair Dryer

Heating ...

Internet ...

Iron & Board

Linens Provided ...

Living Room

Parking ...

Towels Provided ...

Washing Machine ...

Kitchen:

Coffee Maker ...

Dishes & Utensils ...

Dishwasher ...

Kitchen ...

Microwave ...

Oven ...

Refrigerator ...

Hob ...

Toaster

Dining:

Dining

Dining Area

Bathrooms:

1Bathroom

Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
,
Shower Enclosure

The all white full bathroom has a vintage claw foot bathtub with shower fixture, shampoo and body soap, towels, extra toilet paper, a built-in cabinet, vintage sink, hair dryer, outlets, and a vintage art deco lit medicine cabinet with hairspray. It also has an exhaust fan. The wainscoting is clear glass subway tiles. The floor is all original 120 year old original tiles. There is even a dimmer for the retro light fixture. All fixtures are chrome.

Bedrooms:

1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4

The large bedroom facing north to the beautiful private patio of the brownstone has a walk-n closet with a washer/dryer and a full length mirror on the door. The bedroom has sliding screened glass doors with a view of a very quiet, peaceful deck area. There are sheer curtains for privacy as well as an electric bar gate which lowers and raises at the touch of a button. The bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed with adjustable individual reading lights, a radio/iPod player, a bedside table and a vintage chest of drawers. Above the bedroom door is a transom to allow airflow while the door is shut. It has a lit walk-in closet with full length mirror. The closet has a washer/dryer. Since the bedroom faces the back, it is furthest away from any street noise.